THIS is where I grew up in SWEDEN︱+ How my mom stays so fit!

We are in SWEDEN where I grew up! 🇸🇪 I am so excited to finally show you some of the beautiful Swedish West Coast and take you along on a day here. We also ask my mother questions about the differences between Sweden and Portugal, how she stays so fit, and more! I hope you enjoy this video and thank you so much for being here! I love y'all! ✨

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About Cecilia:
Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 8 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram under her handle @sejsejlija! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!

0:00 Welcome to Sweden
01:03 Morning Routine
01:42 Gothenburg
03:12 How often do you visit Sweden?
04:03 How is it being so far away from your kids?
07:22 Breakfast
08:22 Why did I go to Sweden
09:21 Favourite Cecilia childhood memory?
10:36 Itinerary
13:02 House Tour
17:30 Cykling
18:00 Why did you leave Sweden?
20:28 Grocery Store
21:26 Swedish Westcoast
22:18 What is your favourite Swedish food?
23:00 Forest Walk
26:29 How do you stay so fit?
29:44 Bright Summer Nights
30:31 Patreon

[anac]

Hi Cecilia, I have been going through a really hard time in my life and your videos have kept me company on the worst days. My husband is losing his battle to cancer (though we still always will have hope) and we just got married, I’m only 25. If the worst happens I think I might try to visit/live in Scandinavia for a while and I’d love to visit Svalbard, the culture there seems so beautiful and peaceful. Thank you for bringing me some peace and I only wish the best for you, Christopher, Grim, and your family ❤

[sharondoan]

You are fortunate to have been raised by good parents who still love each other.

[nerdyvinyl]

Your dad carrying your mom piggyback across the stream was such a fun loving and heartwarming moment of two people still very much in love! ❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing your parents with us!

[missdramatica]

I love that saying to appreciate what you have instead of wasting time thinking about what you don’t have😊

[rzrabbit]

Well we know where Cecilia gets her Beauty and Grace from, Cecilia your mother is Stunning at her very youthful age of 66. Loved seeing Sweden from your eyes, Thanks for sharing with us.

[Excitable]

Yes! Please do a Q&A or talk with your Dad! It's fun getting to know your family. They seem like such nice, fun people!

[MsOka]

Hi Cecilia. My name is also Cecilia, hehe! I'm going through hard times and I love watching your videos, it gives me calm and you're such an optimistic person and real 😊!

[trishaeverton]

I’m telling you, you Swedes have the right idea on kitchen design! I love the no upper cabinets.

[FishareFriendsNotFood]

The key to happiness are clearly the simple things, family, slow food, long walks and bike rides, and nature. 🙂

[expatmamachelle]

As a mom raising 3 kids overseas in multiple countries, it’s so lovely to hear about your childhood and it’s impact on your adulthood.

[tonifitz]

Mum is so beautiful. She is giving me Yolanda Hadid.. You and your mum have similar mannerisms, you can certainly tell your related. Your parents have two beautiful homes. Im sure they both worked very hard, raising children and career wise. I love the minimalist clean style in the home. Your mum has great taste.

[kristenleblond]

I am 57 years old. I went to Sweden when I was 6 months old. I still have the passport of my mother and I when I was a bab. Clearly, I don't rember one thing about it. I have been told that my I loved it, my relative loved me. My bucket list is to once again visit Sweden. I am so very proud of my culture. My grandparents have passed. My mother, who spoke Swedish fluently, has passed. I am so sorry that I never learned her language. I so want to hear about, see Sweden and learn about the culture, other than what my mother taught me. I do recognize many of the Christmas trationions, that my mother shared. I miss her so.

[jennifer]

4:26 Seeing you and your Mom sitting together chatting you truly are her twin.
🫶🏻

[yanniesays]

When you were talking about living in different parts of the world, leaving your home country, living a life of continued growth, damn, I love the mentality of your mom (and actually your whole family) 👏

[ronaldparker]

It’s been seven years since I’ve seen my mother and older children your so blessed to be able to travel to see your family

[stephaniew.]

I love that you can walk/bike/jog thru the park without fear of being mugged--or worse. Blessed place.

[pamelalarson]

Your parents are just as delightful as you are! Would love to see more with you Dad. Congratulations on the new family member!

[bryanmathison]

Please thank your mother for sharing her stories with us. This was so interesting. 💚

[puppyhaley]

I thought your mom looked like she could have been a gymnast!! She’s beautiful!! Your dad was such a gent carrying her over the water puddle. 😊 He’s a very smart man & id love to have you interview him to learn his story. You all are very blessed & thank you & your family for sharing portions of their lives with us. Love your channel, Cecilia! ❤

[JennTrumbo]

Your mom is a legend! What a strong, stunningly beautiful woman and you are so much like her. Loved seeing your bond/interaction. Makes me miss my Mama who's been gone 4 years. Treasure all your precious time together xx